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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after elimination from World Cup 2026

Steve Clarke
Steve Clarke’s reign in charge of Scotland has come to an end. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland’s head coach, with the decision announced within an hour of confirmation the country had been eliminated from the World Cup. Clarke, who had been in post since 2019, signed a four-year contract extension shortly before the tournament. The manner of Scotland’s exit has led to a sharp rethink from the 62-year-old.

History will treat Clarke very favourably as a Scotland manager. After an absence from major tournaments stretching back to 1998, the team reached the 2021 and 2024 European Championships under him. This World Cup was a first for Scotland in 28 years.

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